- The 5% chromium content makes this steel especially desirable for punches and dies to be used in long production runs since it gives the tools far longer life. Up to 50% more pieces per sharpening can be produced than with oil hardening steel
- High wear resistance is also ideal for punches and dies to stamp silicon, stainless steels, monel metal and other types of abrasive material
- Maintains close dimensional accuracy throughout the heat treating process. The wide 75 degree hardening range makes this virtually foolproof
- Full-length identification eliminates confusion with other steels
- Carbon - 1.00
- Chromium - 5.25
- Manganese - .60
- Molybdenum - 1.00
- Silicon - .40
- Vanadium - .25